Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module)

Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module)

Removal Procedure





Important: Before removing, note the position of the door weatherstrip over the edge of the windshield garnish molding.


1. Remove the instrument panel top cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Upper Trim Plate Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Disable the head curtain inflator module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Lift the screw cover out by using a small flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the molding screw.
5. Starting at the upper rear section of the molding, pull firmly at the clip locations to disengage the molding from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Align the molding clips and push firmly to engage.
2. Install the molding screw and the screw cover.

Tighten the windshield garnish molding screw to 1.2 Nm (11 lb in).

3. Reposition the door weatherstrip over the edge of the garnish molding.
4. Install the instrument panel top cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Upper Trim Plate Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.